Mattress



April 18, 1939. l, MAGARlL 2,154,910

MATTRESS Filed July 7, 1957 www imm INVENTOR IRVING MAGARIL HIS ATTORNEYPatented Apr. 18, 1939 UNITED f STATI-:s

PATENTl GFFICE MATTRESS Irving Mlaril, Brooklyn, N. Y. Application July7, 1937, Serial No. 152,352

lClaim.

This invention relates to a new type of mattress construction comprisinginterchangeable layers of various fillers and interchangeable parts.

Broadly, it is an object of this invention to produce a mattress ofsimple and durable construction that can be manufactured at a reasonablecost.

More specifically, it is an object of this invention to provide asanitary and hygienic mattress that is comfortable, easy to assemble andto take apart, thus being easy to clean.

Another object of this invention is to produce a mattress which willremain dustless and odorless because of its separate layers allowingfree access of air circulation.

Another object of this invention is to produce a mattress cover thatwill contain various layers comprising the mattress, the mattress coversbeing removable and easily washed and ironed and will retain itsoriginal size and shape because it will be made of pre-shrunk anddurable material, thus making it sanitary.

Another object ofthis invention is to produce a mattress that will besuited to the individual requirements of the person since the layers areinterchangeable, being composed of an' inner spring unit, cotton pad orcotton felt-pad, kapok or hair pad or any combination of such pads orany thickness of such pads to comprise the proper hardness or softnessdesired by the individual. Any combination of pads of different typesand thicknesses may be used with or without an inner spring unitcombination pad.

Another important object of this invention is that such interchangeablepad mattress can be used by persons susceptible to hay-fever and asthmasince many such people suffer because of the various types of mattressfillers used. y

Another object of this invention is to produce a neat looking andperfect fitting mattress because of the adjustable and perfect fittingcover.

Another object of this invention is to produce decorative and effectivemattress covers because of the interchangeable nature of suchl covers.

Another object of this invention is to produce a perpetual andinterchangeable mattress economical to maintain at an inexpensive costof upkeep, since the various pads can be purchased separately.

Another object of this invention is to produce a mattress cover whichcan be easily cleaned in the event of frequent soiling.

Another object of this invention is to produce interchangeable pads,half the width of a double sized bed, so that one person can sleep on acombination of soft padsV and an inner coil spring unit, while the othercan sleep on a hard combination of pads including a wood board beneathsuch pads, which would be advantageous for curvature of the spine.

Another object is to improve the appearance of the bed by having anapron attached to the lowermost cover'or pad-cover that will cover thebed spring to give the appearance of a box spring, at the same timebeing hygienic and inexpensive. 1g

In the accompanying drawing, forming a material part of thisdisclosure:-

Fig. l is a perspective view showing the cover open at the corner, saidcover containing an inner spring unit with a pad top and bottom.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing two pads, acting as top and bottom,and a side cover all in co-acting relationship.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary transverse sectional View of multiple layerswithin a mattress cover. 90 Fig. 4 is a fragmentary transverse sectionalview showing a pad, top and bottom, and flaps acting to form a cover toreceive an inner spring unit or other pads.

Fig. 5 is a section showing a division along the g5 longitudinal centerof the bed, the right side showing an inner spring unit containing apad, top and bottom; the left side showing three pads and a board belowthe third pad, all within a cover. I 30 Fig. 6 is a perspective view ofa variation of a mattress cover in co-acting relationship.

Referring to the drawing in Fig. 1, numeral I0 represents the top of themattress cover having side II sewn thereto along edge 35, said side con-35 taining a series of fasteners I2, along the outer edge to receiveopposite half Il of said fasteners which are attached to one end offastening strips I3. A similar side I5 acts as the lower side of themattress cover and is attached by sewing or w other means along edge IBto the bottom of the mattress cover I'I. Along edge I6 there may beattached an apron I8, which may be either flat or pleated. This apronwill fall around the bed spring (not shown) to improve the appearance ofthe bed. It is not essential but is used for the purpose of appearanceonly. Along the edge of side I5, there is attached a series of fastenersI2, to receive the opposite fastener` which is attached to the oppositeend of strip I3.

The entire cover is made in various sizes to conform to the standardsize beds, either single, three-quarters or double. 'Ihis cover may alsobe made in special sizes. This cover is made wide enough to receive aseries of pads I9 and placed several pads containing spring um: 2|, ushown in mfr 2l may be constructed of dinerent 2l and inner Pads Il andthicknesses felt, kapok, hair, excelsior. fibre, moss, or anycombination oi such nllers for diiierent hardness or softness. Such padsare interchangeable so that a person may choose the most desirablecombination to give the most beneilcial result for the individualperson.

In Fig. 2, 22 represents a cover pad which may be used as the top andbottom of a mattress, such pads contain snaps along the side edges forfastening to strips 23 secured along the edges of side 24. Between pads22, Iwhich may be of any` type of construction or hardness, there may bediiIerent illlers or pads or an inner spring unit, depending upon thedegree of hardness that the individual prefers'. 'Ihe top and bottom 22may also represent a cloth cover instead of a pad and the side edges 25and `22 may be of cloth so that the entire unit may act as a mattresscover.

In Fig. 3, cover I0 is fastened by strip Il, containing fastening meansll which may be fastened to lower cover I5 and the entire cover maycontain multiple layers of interchangeable pads `containing diil'erenttypes of fillers for different degrees of hardness. Fig. 3 shows fourlayers; however, there may be less than four or more than four,depending upon how thick such layers are made and how much pressure itis desired to place upon such layers.

- fillers Fig. 4 shows a pad 21 containing a cloth ilap 2l. The upperand lower portion is similar and may be Joined together by fasteningstrips Il. Between the layers pads 2l, containing different or an innerspring unit, may be placed to produce a mattress of interchangeablelayers and diii'erent degrees of hardness. The top and bottom may beJoined together by any type of fastening means.

Fig. 5 shows a section of a bed divided along its length so that twopeople can sleep in the same bed; each side, however, may contain padsof different thicknesses and resiliency or an inner spring unit so thateach person will have half or any division of the bed suited to his orher lndividual requirements. For instance, the right part may containaninner 4spring unit with a pad above and below the inner spring unit, theentire right part of the bed being comparatively soft. The left side maycontain two or more comparatively hard pads with a board 34 beneath andililings. such as cotton, cotton v ent degrees of the bottom pad so thatvery hard. The left side of the bed would be very beneiicial to a personhaving curvature of Such pads maybe interchangeable both tor diilerentdegrees of hardness and for' lll-mtl!! WIDOIes. All the units are placedbetween and Il.

Dlu'ing diilerent seasons of lthe year it may be desirable to change theinner pads to produce a mattress that may be cooler or warmer to sleepupon. It is also desirable to change pads for sanitary reasons and tokeep such a mattress dust-proof. The covers may be made of preshrunkmaterials and may be frequently washed so that such cover will besanitary and at the same time will. keep its original Fig. 6 picturesthe top 29' of half of a mattress cover` having two deeper sides 3l andtwo strips 2|. "I'he other hal! liar to the upper half but inverted.'Ihe deep sides 32 and the strips 2i contain fasteners Il at the edges.When the two halves of the mattress cover are to be fastened together,the deep sides Il! are fastened to the strips Il by fastening means.Anytype of pads or inner spring units may be placed within this cover toobtain difierhardness to suit the individual.

It 1s to be understood that .I donot umn myself to the exactconstruction shown in the drawing and the right is reserved to make allchanges and modifications that will fall within the scope of theappended claim. s r

These and other advantages, capabilities and featuresof my inventionwill appear from the subjoined vdetailed description and moreparticularly pointed out in the claim appended hereto. Y

I claim:

In a mattress, separable top and bottom pad members, each comprisingfilling material en-v closed between fabric covers, a illler unitenclosing band consisting of a fabric strip extending around the sideand end edges of the mattress, a series of strips extending outwardlyfrom the upper and lower edges of the band, and complementary fastener,elements carried by the strips and the vedgeportions `of the top andbottom pad members for detachably securing the pad members to the bandto provide a closed illier unit receiving housing.

IRVING MAGARIL.

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